About this illustration
A detailed 3D rendered lumpy asteroid is lit by harsh distant starlight, showing varied crater depths and loose surface boulders against star-dusted black space. This image is ideal for astronomy articles, science educational materials, and space exploration themed designs.
Prompt: “lumpy elongated asteroid covered in craters and boulders, lit by harsh starlight against black space, 3D render” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.
Editor's note (9.0/10): Sharp, well composed, perfectly matches the brief with no visible artefacts, only minor subtle surface shading irregularities that do not impact usability.
Also searched as: deep space object · asteroid render · space rock · solar system object
Direct file: 1408×1408 JPG
Using this illustration — common questions
- Can I use this craters covered asteroid in space illustration for free, commercially?
- Yes. This illustration is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Craters Covered Asteroid In Space” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/craters-covered-asteroid-in-space-79d46c41) — CC BY 4.0
- What size is this illustration?
- The original is 1408×1408 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its square shape suits Instagram posts, profile or album art and product-grid thumbnails.
- Is this illustration AI-generated?
- Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “lumpy elongated asteroid covered in craters and boulders, lit by harsh starlight against black space, 3D render” and passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
- Where can I find more science images like this?
- Browse the Science collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.
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